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Minerals - Minerals 2008
Written by Frank Mangano   
Wednesday, 14 May 2008 02:12

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Zinc is an essential mineral when it comes to the proper functioning of the prostate gland as well as the reproductive organs of the body. Aside from these most commonly known benefits of this mineral, Zinc has been shown to prevent acne as it can regulate the performance of the oil glands beneath your skin; therefore eliminating acne altogether. Zinc also has the ability to promote a healthy and strong immune system while healing wounds at a faster pace. Most importantly, Zinc has the unique ability to protect the liver from chemical damage and create healthy forming bones simultaneously. This is just a small taste of the benefits and essential properties Zinc can provide for us today and many people do not even realize it.

There is a fine line between the amount of Zinc that our bodies need in order to function properly and receive these benefits and too much Zinc that can actually harm us further. You do not want to intake more than 100 milligrams of Zinc per day. This is the perfect amount to receive all the benefits we listed above but any more than this can actually harm your immune system function. There are many different situations in life that can extract your perfect levels of Zinc, which makes it necessary for you to understand how and when to replenish these levels. Diarrhea, kidney disease, diabetes and cirrhosis of the liver are common conditions and health problems that can actually take the Zinc away from your body.

Some of the most common sources of Zinc you can utilize on a day-to-day basis include:

  • Fish
  • Kelp
  • Mushrooms
  • Pecans
  • Poultry
  • Legumes
  • Lima beans
  • Pecans
  • Whole grains
This is only a small list of the different foods that can be consumed on a daily basis in order to help you maintain the perfect levels of Zinc, but not higher. Start by having your doctor test your Zinc levels so you can have a good idea as to where you currently stand and know where to go from there.

Zinc natural supplements are also available if you find your taste buds do not like the foods listed above and supplementation will help prevent a Zinc deficiency. The minerals in our bodies are there for a reason so it is important to make sure we always have enough to maintain our healthy system for the long term.

  

 

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